Committee to balance environment and economy
A committee of community, First Nations, industry, labour and the environmental sector is exploring ways to balance economic growth with environmental protections.
The British Columbia group plans to work with the provincial government on environmental policy to balance resource development and environment protection.
The B.C. environment minister will set the topics for discussion in collaboration with committee members.
Best managed firm named
PrairieCoast Equipment has won a 2013 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, the National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums.
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Canadian ag ministers said they want to ensure farmers, ranchers and processors are competitive through ongoing regulatory reform and business risk management programs that work.
Pulses reduce Cholesterol
New research shows that eating pulses for at least three weeks reduces LDL cholesterol levels, which can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Canadian and U.S. universities and hospitals recently undertook a review and analysis of 26 published feeding trials to find out the amount of pulses needed to promote specific heart disease related outcomes, including LDL-cholesterol.
The study found an average pulse consumption of 130 grams per day (one serving) lowered LDL cholesterol levels by five percent, which translates to a five to six percent reduction in heart attacks or strokes.
The research coincides with a study last year by Pulse Canada, which was specific to beans and lowering cholesterol. It too found a beneficial effect on total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels with a minimum effective amount of 130 grams of beans per day.
beef industry partnership
New Holland is working with the Canadian Simmental Association to strengthen the beef industry.
Most of the support provides young leaders with opportunities to receive business experience necessary to sustain the cattle industry.
New Holland will be the title sponsor of the 2014 Young Canadian Simmental Association National Classic. The program focuses on education, teamwork and hands-on experience for young beef producers up to age 25.
Farmers mark on Earth Day
The FarmOn Foundation is working with the Future Farmers Network in Australia and the Farming Forum from the United Kingdom to promote #FarmVoices on Earth Day April 22.
The #FarmVoices Movement was launched last year so that more than 2,000 farmers from 23 countries could use Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter tell their stories and create a dialogue about the reality of farming around the world.
For more information, visit www.farmon.com/farmvoices.
Barley council hires new executive director
The Barley Council of Canada has appointed Brett Campbell executive director.
Campbell has more than 15 years of senior management experience, including knowledge in the pharmaceutical, agri-marketing and food processing industries.
He also brings a range of work experience in the beef and cattle industry: product management at Cargill Foods, senior international management at XL Foods, executive vice-president for the Canadian Beef Breeds Council and vice-chair and technical chair with the Canadian Beef Export Federation.
His education includes an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Calgary.
